Looking to go on more calls and for more training opportunities? Somers Fire/EMS is currently accepting online applications for mutual aid responders.
In July 2022 Somers Fire responded to 66 alarms and Somers EMS responded to 186 calls for service. The SVFD also has at-least 8 firematic drills planned every month and countless standby's.
Somers Fire/EMS continues to be one of the busiest agencies ... (Full Story & Photos)
This evening Somers EMS responded to an MVA on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Bryant Pond Road with our friends at Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured here is 80B1 operating on the parkway. The ambulance was staffed by our WEMS Field Training officer and a volunteer EMT. This has been one of our 7 EMS responses so far today.... (Full Story)
Members were able to practice their skills opening inward and outward swinging doors on our new forcible entry prop recently purchased by the Somers Fire District. This prop is state of the art and allows us to train under more realistic conditions. Forcible entry is an important skill to master and takes practice to maintain a high level of proficiency.... (Full Story & Photos)
Flow rate is a critical component in fighting fires and provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between the pump panel gauges and what the nozel-person is actually getting.
The kids were in the excellent hands of FF/EMT Mike Goldberg, FF Shannon Smith, EMT Walter Krysevic, FF John Wahlers, and Prob. FF Andrew Frederick. The campers were given tours of the apparatus and shown how the equipment works and of course some fire prevention tips.
